Tool-free hanging device

ABSTRACT

A device for hanging an object from a wall is disclosed. The device comprises a push plate, a lance, and a hanger. The push plate includes a front push plate surface and a back push plate surface opposing the front push plate surface. The lance extends from the front push plate surface and has a barb, which defines a barb surface, adjacent a distal end. The hanger extends from the front push plate surface. Also, the hanger is capable of receiving the object and biasing the barb surface against the wall when the object is received. At least one of the push plate and the hanger are capable of receiving a rotational force such that the hanger is positioned to receive the object. The device is capable of digital insertion into the wall. Therefore, the device can be employed to hang the object without the use of a mechanical tool.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] The present invention generally relates to a device for hangingan object on a wall. In one aspect, the invention relates to a devicecapable of hanging an object on a wall when the device is inserted inthe wall and rotated without the use of a tool.

[0003] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0004] A typical device for hanging (e.g., supporting, suspending, etc.)an object (e.g., a picture) to a wall or similar surface includes ahanger structure and a means for supporting the hanger structure (e.g.,a nail, a screw, etc.). Unfortunately, use of the typical hanging deviceoften mandates the completion of several tasks. For example, a stud,which can accommodate the eventual insertion of the nail, must belocated within the wall. Location of the stud can be accomplished byusing a trial and error method comprising “tapping” various locations onthe wall and listening for a “non-hollow” or “non-reverberating” soundindicating the presence of a stud. A trial and error method comprisingpoking numerous “test holes” in the wall can also be used.Alternatively, special tools (e.g., a stud finder, etc.) can bepurchased and employed to find the stud.

[0005] Even after the stud is found, a pilot hole, which passes throughthe wall and into the stud, is often needed to promote acceptance of thenail into the stud. The pilot hole may also be necessary to inhibitand/or prevent damage to the stud and the wall. If opted for, the pilothole can be generated with a mechanical tool (e.g., a drill, ascrewdriver, the drill, etc.).

[0006] After finding and preparing the stud within the wall, the hangingdevice is readied by inserting the nail into an aperture within thehanger structure. This can prove to be a difficult task since aninstaller of the hanging device often attempts to simultaneously managethe mechanical tool (e.g., a hammer, etc.), the object to be hung, thehanger structure, and the nail.

[0007] When the nail has been coupled with the hanger structure, thehanging device is aligned with the stud, aligned with the pilot hole, orotherwise positioned relative to the wall. Upon achieving the desiredposition, the installer uses the mechanical tool to, for example,repeatedly strike and drive the nail into the wall. It is expected-that,after driving the nail into the wall, the hanging device is well securedto and within the wall. However, since the nail often predominantlyrelies on friction generated between the nail and the wall to preventwithdrawal, release, and/or failure of the nail, securement of thehanging device in the wall can be precarious and tentative. Even so, theobject is generally positioned onto the hanger structure such that theobject hangs from the wall.

[0008] In other circumstances, hanging devices are known to includespreading members such as “pop-out” wings, extensible flaps, and thelike (collectively “wings”). These wings are structured to expand aftera hanging device has been inserted into a wall. While such hangingdevices may not wholly rely on friction, the hanging devices oftenrequire the use of one or more mechanical tools. The mechanical toolsare needed, for example, to drill a pilot hole into the wall forinsertion of the hanging device, to drive the hanging device into thewall, and to expand the wings of the hanging device after the hangingdevice has been inserted into the wall. In addition to the frequentreliance such hanging devices have on mechanical tools, these hangingdevices are typically not easily removed from the walls after insertiondue to the expanded wings. During any removal, the expanded wings cancause significant damage to the walls.

[0009] Unfortunately, the conventional hanging device undesirablyrequires the use of a mechanical tool and/or substantially relies onfriction. Thus, a device for banging an object on a wall capable ofinsertion without the need for a mechanical tool would be desirable.Likewise, a device for hanging an object on a wall not completelyrelying on the force of friction to secure the hanging device would alsobe desirable.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0010] In one aspect, the invention provides a device for hanging anobject from a wall. The device comprises a push plate, a lance, and ahanger. The push plate has a front push plate surface and a back pushplate surface opposing the front push plate surface. The lance projectsfrom the back push plate surface of the push plate and includes a barbadjacent a distal end. The barb includes a barb surface. The hangerextends from the push plate and projects from the front push platesurface of the push plate. The hanger is capable of receiving the objectand biasing the barb surface against the wall when the object isreceived. As such, at least one of the push plate and the hanger arecapable of receiving a rotational force that positions the hanger toreceive the object.

[0011] In another embodiment, a device for banging an object on a wallis disclosed. The device comprises a push plate, a lance, and a hanger.The push plate has a front push plate surface and a back push platesurface opposing the front push plate surface. The front push platesurface is configured to receive a pushing force from a digit. The lanceprojects from, and is substantially perpendicular to, the back pushplate surface of the push plate. The lance includes a barb adjacent adistal end. The barb includes a barb surface and that is substantiallyparallel to the back push plate surface. The hanger extends from thepush plate and projects from the front push plate surface of the pushplate. The hanger is capable of receiving the object and biasing thebarb surface against the wall when the object is received. As such, atleast one of the push plate and the hanger are capable of receiving arotational force that positions the hanger to receive the object.

[0012] In another aspect, the invention provides a method for hanging anobject on a wall. The method comprises providing a hanging device havinga push plate, a lance projecting from the push plate, and a hangerextending and projecting from the push plate. The lance has a barbadjacent a distal end and the barb includes a barb surface. The lance ofthe hanging device is inserted into the wall by pressing on the pushplate and the hanging device is rotated until the hanger is positionedto receive the object. The object is then deposited on the hanger, andthe barb surface biased against the wall, such that the hanging devicehangs the object on the wall.

[0013] In yet another aspect, the invention provides a system forhanging an object on a wall. The, system comprises at least two hangingdevices and a plate having a plate hanger and at least two plateapertures. Each of the hanging devices includes a push plate having afront push plate surface and a back push plate surface opposing thefront push plate surface, a lance projecting from the front push platesurface of the push plate, and a hanger extending from the push plateand projecting from the front push plate surface of the push plate. Thelance has a barb adjacent a distal end. The barb includes a barbsurface. The hanger is capable of receiving the object and biasing thebarb surface against the wall when the object is received. The plateincludes a plate hanger and at least two plate apertures. The platehanger is capable of receiving the object and biasing the barb surfaceof each of the hanging devices against the wall when the object isreceived on the plate hanger. Each of the plate apertures is capable ofreceiving one of the at least two hanging devices. As such, at least oneof the push plate and the hanger are capable of receiving a rotationalforce that positions the hanger of each of the devices to receive theobject, the lance of each of the hanging devices is digitally insertedthrough one of the apertures and into the wall, and the object is hungon at least one of the plate hanger and the hanger.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Embodiments of the invention are disclosed with reference to theaccompanying drawings and are for illustrative purposes only. Theinvention is not limited in its application to the details ofconstruction, or the arrangement of the components, illustrated in thedrawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments or of beingpracticed or carried out in other various ways. Like reference numeralsare used to indicate like components.

[0015]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a hanging devicein accordance with one aspect of the present invention.

[0016]FIG. 2 is a front view of the hanging device of FIG. 1.

[0017]FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 3-3, of thehanging device of FIG. 1.

[0018]FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 4-4, of thehanging device of FIG. 1.

[0019]FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the hanging device of FIG. 1illustrating insertion and rotation of the banging device in and into awall in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.

[0020]FIG. 6 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a hangingdevice having a notched-ear hanger in accordance with one aspect of thepresent invention.

[0021]FIG. 7 is a front view of the hanging device of FIG. 6.

[0022]FIG. 8 is a front view of the hanging device of FIG. 6 engaging arod and a wire typically connected to, or used in conjunction with, anobject that is hung.

[0023]FIG. 9 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a bangingdevice having an ear hanger in accordance with one aspect of the presentinvention.

[0024]FIG. 10 is a perspective view of another embodiment of a hangingdevice having a salient in accordance with one aspect of the presentinvention.

[0025]FIG. 1I is a front view of the hanging device of FIG. 6 engaging abracket.

[0026]FIG. 12 is a front view of a plate that can be employed with thehanging devices of FIGS. 1, 6, and 9.

[0027]FIG. 13 is a front view of the hanging device of FIG. 6 employedwithin the plate of FIG. 12.

[0028]FIG. 14 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 14-14, of theplate of FIG. 13.

[0029]FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 15-15, of theplate of FIG. 13 employing the hanging devices of FIG. 6.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1, hanging device 10 is shown disposed in wall12 and bearing an object 14 (e.g., a picture) that includes wire 16. Topermit clear illustration of hanging device 10, each of wall 12, object14, and wire 16 is shown in phantom. As collectively illustrated inFIGS. 1-4, hanging device 10 generally comprises push plate 18, lance20, and hanger 22.

[0031] As shown in FIG. 2, push plate 18 includes periphery 24 and frontpush plate surface 26. Periphery 24 can be substantially circular,square, rectangular, triangular, elliptical, and the like. Front pushplate surface 26 is structured to receive a pressing force from one ormore digits (i.e., fingers). Each of front push plate surface 26 andperiphery 24 are structured to receive a rotational force from the oneor more digits. Therefore, push plate 18 is capable of experiencing bothpushing and rotational forces. In a preferred embodiment, a cushioningmaterial (not shown) can be applied to front push plate surface 26. Sucha cushioning material (e.g., a layer of silicone, cloth, etc.) canprovide comfort to the digits of an individual supplying the pressingand/or rotational force to push plate 18. As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4,push plate 18 also includes back push plate surface 28. Back push platesurface 28 generally opposes front push plate surface 26 (FIG. 2).

[0032] Preferably, when push plate 18 receives the rotational force,hanging device 10 is maneuvered into in an “object hanging position” asshown in FIG. 1. When hanging device 10 is in the object hangingposition, hanger 22 is capable of receiving, suspending, and/or hanging(collectively “hanging”) object 14. In the object hanging position,hanger 22 can benefit from a downward pull of gravity, as shown bygravitational arrow 30 in FIG. 1, that acts on object 14 to bias theobject upon or towards the hanger.

[0033] Lance 20, as shown in FIGS. 1-4, projects from back push platesurface 28. Therefore, lance 20 extends outwardly from push plate 18. Ina preferred embodiment, lance 20 is substantially perpendicular to backpush plate surface 28. Lance 20 includes distal end 32 and barb 34disposed adjacent and/or proximate the distal end. As shown in FIGS. 1and 3, barb 34 defines barb surface 36. In a preferred embodiment, barbsurface 36 is substantially parallel to back push plate surface 28.

[0034] Although FIG. 1 depicts lance 20 having only a single barb (e.g.,barb 34), more than one barb can be disposed proximate distal end 32 oflance 20 if desired. If a plurality of barbs 34 are placed on lance 20,the barbs can be co-planar, perpendicular to each other, stacked uponeach other, and the like.

[0035] Hanger 22, as shown in FIGS. 1-4, projects from front push platesurface 26. Therefore, hanger 22 extends outwardly from push plate 18.Hanger 22 preferably extends from push plate 18 in a direction oppositethe outward extension of lance 20. Hanger 22 is structured to hangobject 14. When the object 14 is hung as illustrated in FIG. 1, hanger22 resultantly biases barb surface 36 against wall 12 as shown in FIGS.3 and 4.

[0036] Hanger 22 is also structured to receive the rotational force suchthat the hanging device can be placed in the hanging position asdescribed above and shown in FIG. 1. In a preferred embodiment, at leasta portion of hanger 22 and lance 20 are substantially perpendicular toeach other.

[0037] In operation, hanging device 10 is first positioned into a“device insertion position” as shown in FIG. 5. After hanging device 10has achieved the device insertion position, lance 20 is advanced towardswall 12 by virtue of the pressing force, as shown by pressing forcearrow 38, acting upon at least one of front push plate surface 26,periphery 24, and elsewhere on hanging device 10. The pressing force isdigitally supplied to and/or exerted upon push plate surface 26,periphery 24, and hanging device 10 (i.e., provided by one or morefingers). Therefore, insertion of lance 20 is performed without relianceupon, or use of, any of the mechanical tools.

[0038] As application of the pressing force continues, lance 20 isinserted into wall 12 as shown by insertion arrow 40. Preferably, lance20 is inserted into wall 12 until barb 34 passes entirely through thewall and back push plate surface 28 abuts the wall as illustrated inFIG. 3.

[0039] After insertion into wall 12, hanging device 10 is subjected tothe rotational force as shown by rotation arrow 42 in FIG. 5. Therotational force can be applied to, for example, at least one of hanger22 or periphery 24 as convenient. The rotational force is digitallysupplied to and/or exerted upon hanger 22, periphery 24, and hangingdevice 10 (i.e., provided by one or more fingers). Therefore, rotationof hanging device 10, including lance 20, can be performed withoutreliance upon, or use of, any of the mechanical tools.

[0040] Hanging device 10 is rotated (i.e., turned, spun, etc.), untilthe hanging device has attained the object hanging position depicted inFIG. 1. In a preferred embodiment, hanging device 10 is rotated at leastabout ninety degrees in a direction and orientation consistent with, forexample, rotation arrow 42 in FIG. 5. As such, hanging device can beadvanced from the device insertion-position (FIG. 5) to the objecthanging position (FIG. 1). After rotation into the object hangingposition, hanger 22 is now oriented to receive object 14.

[0041] During insertion and rotation of lance 20, lance aperture 44 iscreated in wall 12 as illustrated in FIG. 5. Lance aperture 44 isformed, in part, when lance 20 and barb 34 are inserted into wall 12.Formation of lance aperture 44 is completed when lance 20 is rotatedwithin wall 12. Because lance aperture 44 is produced in such a manner,the lance aperture does not excessively deteriorate and/or destroy asignificant portion of wall 12.

[0042] Once hanger 22 has been positioned to receive object 14, theobject (including wire 16) can be lowered and/or moved onto the hanger.When object 14 is lowered, hanger 22 engages with the object. After thisinitial engagement, object 14 (or wire 16) can be deposited on, around,and/or over the hanger by releasing the object. After deposition, object14 is allowed to dangle or be suspended from hanger 22 as the hangersecurely grasps the object. Object 14 has now been steadfastlypositioned, for example upon wall 12, such that the object can beviewed, used, and the like. In other words, object 14 is now considered“hung” by hanger 22, and in general by hanging device 10, as shown inFIG. 1.

[0043] One effect or result that is produced by hanging object 14 uponhanger 22 relates or corresponds to barb surface 36. When object 14 isdeposited on hanger 22, the hanger is pulled or biased downwardly bygravity as shown by gravitational arrow 30 in FIG. 1. The downward pullon hanger 22 translates through hanging device 10 to barb surface 36(FIG. 3) such that the barb surface, as shown in FIG. 3, is biasedagainst wall 12. As such, barb surface 36 holds, restrains, and/orsecures hanging device 10 within or to wall 12. In other words, hangingdevice 10 utilizes wall 12 to impede barb surface 36 and to prevent barb34 from undesirably passing through the wall.

[0044] Since hanging device 10 uses engagement of, and contact between,wall 12 and barb surface 36, the hanging device is not wholly reliant onfriction generated between the wall and lance 20 to maintain the hangingdevice within the wall. Thus, hanging device 10 can be more securelyand, if desired, permanently affixed to wall 12.

[0045] While hanging device 10 can be permanently secured to wall 12,removal of hanging device 10 from wall 12 can be easily accomplished ifneeded or desired. To extract hanging device 10 from wall 12, thehanging device is simply rotated in a direction opposite the directionused to insert the banging device. The rotation in the oppositedirection is continued until barb 34 on lance 20 is aligned with thatportion of lance aperture 44 in wall 12 that mimics the barb. In otherwords, hanging device 10 is rotated from the object hanging position, asshown in FIG. 1, back to the device insertion position as shown in FIG.5. Thereafter, the device is extracted from wall 12 by pulling lance 20and barb 34 through lance aperture 44. Thus, hanging device 10 can beused and reused as convenient.

[0046] Although hanging device 10, as shown in FIG. 1, employs a “hook”hanger (i.e., the hanger is fashioned to resemble a “hook”), a multitudeof variously configured hangers can be used. For example, as illustratedin FIGS. 6-8 in a preferred embodiment, a “notched ear” hanger 22 can beemployed. In another preferred embodiment, as depicted in FIG. 9, an“ear” hanger 22 can be constructed and utilized. It is contemplated thathanger 22, as well as hanging device 10, can assume a variety of shapesand sizes and still appropriately function to receive, secure, and/orhang object 14.

[0047] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, salient 46 (i.e., lip,knob, etc.) is provided on push plate 18 and projects from front pushplate surface 26. Salient 46 is structured to receive the rotationalforce as described above. Therefore, salient 46 can be provided on pushplate 18 and a rotational force exerted on the salient to perform therotation of hanging device 10. As such, salient 46 can move or assist inmoving hanging device 10 from the device insertion position into theobject hanging position (FIG. 1).

[0048] As collectively shown in FIGS. 8, 10, and 11, hanger 22 isstructured to be engageable with wire 16 (FIG. 10), a combination ofwire 16 and rod 48 (FIG. 8), or bracket 50 (FIG. 11). Although notshown, it is contemplated that various brackets like or equivalent tobracket 50, as well known in the art, can engage with or be received byhanger 22. As such, hanger 22 is adaptable to be used with a variety ofmethods and systems for hanging objects.

[0049] Plate 52, as illustrated in FIG. 12, comprises a plurality ofplate apertures 54 and plate hanger 56. Plate 52 is configured for usewith a plurality of hanging devices 10 as shown in FIG. 13. Plate 52 andthe plurality of hanging devices 10 can be used in combination to, forexample, support object 14 (FIG. 1) by wire 16 when the object is tooheavy to be suspended by one of the hanging devices acting alone. In apreferred embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, plate apertures 54 aresubstantially the same as or similar to lance apertures 44 that areillustrated in FIG. 5 and described above.

[0050] Plate hanger 56, as depicted in FIG. 13, is capable of receivingand securing object 14 and wire 16. Like hanger 22, plate hanger 56 canalso resemble a “hook”, an “ear”, a “notched ear”, and the like.

[0051] Referring to both FIGS. 12 and 13, each plate aperture 54 canreceive one of a plurality of hanging devices 10. In other words, whenplate 52 is used, lance 20 from one of hanging devices 10 mates with andpasses through one of plate apertures 54. Then, as previously described,lance 20 is inserted into wall 12 and rotated. As a result, each hangingdevice 10 is disposed within one of plate apertures 54 and is secured towall 12. Each hanging device 10 works with the other hanging devices tocollectively secure plate 52 to wall 12.

[0052] When object 14 is received upon plate hanger 56, the plate hangerbiases each barb surface 36 (FIG. 3) of each hanging device 10 againstwall 12. As such, each barb surface 36 holds, restrains, and/or secureseach hanging device 10, as well as plate 52, to and/or against wall 12.Therefore, plate 52 is maintained adjacent to wall 12 as shown in FIGS.14 and 15. Thus, plate hanger 56 of plate 52 can receive and hang object14.

[0053] If desired, several hanging devices 10 can be used in combinationwith plate hanger 56 to support object 14. For example, wire 16 can bedeposited upon (i.e., draped over) one or more hangers 22 from hangingdevices 10 as well as upon plate hanger 56 from plate 52. Advantages ofsuch an embodiment can include increased support for object 14, theability to level and/or adjust orientation of the object, and the like.

[0054] Although compatible with a variety of materials, hanging device10 is particularly well-suited for walls 12 fashioned from drywall,plasterboard, and the like. Further, hanging device 10 can beconstructed using various materials such as metals or metal alloys(e.g., stainless steel, aluminum, etc.) and plastics, polymers, orsynthetic materials (e.g., lexan, nylon, carbonate, etc.).

[0055] While object 14 can be, for example, a picture as shown in FIG.1, the object can also include a variety of other articles, decorations,and products that are conventionally hung upon or secured to walls 12.Such articles, decorations, and products are well known in the art.

[0056] In one embodiment, hanging device 10 can be produced such thebanging device comprises a unitary construction. In such cases, pushplate 18 is properly referred to as a “push plate portion” of hangingdevice 10. Similarly, lance 20 and banger 22 are also properly referredto as “lance portion” and “hanger portion”, respectively. Also, hangingdevice 10 can be formed by stamping a selected material (e.g., steel) toform a die and then bending and/or cutting that die until a desiredconfiguration for the hanging device is attained. Each feature ofhanging device 10, such as banger 22, lance 20, and salient 46, can becreated by manipulating the die stamped from the single piece ofmaterial. As an alternative to bending and cutting the die, any one ofseveral widely known and conventionally used molding processes can beselected to form hanging device 10.

[0057] Despite any methods being outlined in a step-by-step sequence,the completion of acts or steps in a particular chronological order isnot mandatory. Further, elimination, modification, rearrangement,combination, reordering, or the like, of acts or steps is contemplatedand considered within the scope of the description and appended claims.

[0058] Also, while the present invention has been described in terms ofthe preferred embodiment, it is recognized that equivalents,alternatives, and modifications, aside from those expressly stated, arepossible and within the scope of the description and appended claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A device for banging an object from a wall, thedevice comprising: a push plate having a front push plate surface and aback push plate surface opposing the front push plate surface; a lanceprojecting from the back push plate surface of the push plate, the lancehaving a barb adjacent a distal end, the barb including a barb surface;and a hanger extending from the push plate and projecting from the frontpush plate surface of the push plate, the hanger capable of receivingthe object and biasing the barb surface against the wall when the objectis received; wherein at least one of the push plate and the hanger arecapable of receiving a rotational force that positions the hanger toreceive the object.
 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the push platedefines a periphery that is substantially one of circular, square,rectangular, triangular, elliptical.
 3. The device of claim 1, whereinthe hanger is one of a hook hanger, an ear hanger, and a notched earhanger.
 4. The device of claim 1, wherein a salient extends from thefront push plate surface of the push plate, the salient capable ofreceiving a rotational force.
 5. The device of claim 1, wherein thehanger is engageable with one of a wire, a wire and a rod, and abracket.
 6. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is of a unitaryconstruction.
 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the device isconstructed of one of a plastic, a metal, and a metal alloy.
 8. Thedevice of claim 1, wherein the front push plate surface is configured toreceive the pushing force from a digit.
 9. The device of claim 1,wherein the lance is substantially perpendicular to the back push platesurface.
 10. The device of claim 1, wherein the barb surface issubstantially parallel to the back push plate surface.
 11. The method ofclaim 1, wherein the hanging device is inserted into the wall withoutusing a mechanical tool.
 12. A device for hanging an object on a wall,the device comprising: a push plate having a front push plate surfaceand a back push plate surface opposing the front push plate surface, thefront push plate surface configured to receive a pushing force from adigit; a lance projecting from, and substantially perpendicular to, theback push plate surface of the push plate, the lance having a barbadjacent a distal end, the barb including a barb surface, the barbsurface substantially parallel to the back push plate surface; and ahanger extending from the push plate and projecting from the front pushplate surface of the push plate, the hanger capable of receiving theobject and biasing the barb surface against the wall when the object isreceived; wherein at least one of the push plate and the hanger arecapable of receiving a rotational force that positions the hanger toreceive the object.
 13. The device of claim 12, wherein at least aportion of the hanger and the lance are substantially perpendicular toeach other.
 14. A method for hanging an object on a wall, the methodcomprising: providing a hanging device having a push plate, a lanceprojecting from the push plate, the lance having a barb adjacent adistal end, the barb including a barb surface, and a hanger extendingand projecting from the push plate; inserting the lance of the hangingdevice into the wall by pressing on the push plate; rotating the hangingdevice until the hanger is positioned to receive the object; anddepositing the object on the hanger and biasing the barb surface againstthe wall such that the hanging device hangs the object on the wall. 15.The method of claim 14, wherein the inserting step is performed using adigit.
 16. The method of claim 14, wherein the inserting step isperformed without using a mechanical tool.
 17. The method of claim 14,wherein the rotating step is performed by exerting a rotational force onthe hanger.
 18. The method of claim 14, wherein the rotating step isperformed by exerting a rotational force on the push plate.
 19. Themethod of claim 14, wherein the method further comprises providing asalient on the push plate and exerting a rotational force on the salientto perform the rotating step.
 20. The method of claim 14, wherein thehanging device is rotated at least about ninety degrees during therotating step.
 21. The method of claim 14, wherein the insertion step isperformed until the push plate abuts the wall.
 22. The method of claim14, wherein the method further comprises biasing the barb surfaceagainst the wall during the hanging step.
 23. The method of claim 14,wherein the method further comprises maneuvering the hanging device intoa device insertion position.
 24. The method of claim 14, wherein therotating step continues until the hanging device achieves an objecthanging position.
 25. A system for hanging an object on a wall, thesystem comprising: at least two hanging devices, each of the hangingdevices including a push plate having a front push plate surface and aback push plate surface opposing the front push plate surface, a lanceprojecting from the front push plate surface of the push plate, thelance having a barb adjacent a distal end, the barb including a barbsurface, and a hanger extending from the push plate and projecting fromthe front push plate surface of the push plate, the hanger capable ofreceiving the object and biasing the barb surface against the wall whenthe object is received; and a plate having a plate hanger and at leasttwo plate apertures, the plate hanger capable of receiving the objectand biasing the barb surface of each of the hanging devices against thewall when the object is received on the plate hanger, each of the plateapertures capable of receiving one of the at least two hanging devices;wherein at least one of the push plate and the hanger are capable ofreceiving a rotational force that positions the hanger of each of thedevices to receive the object, the lance of each of the hanging devicesis digitally inserted through one of the apertures and into the wall,and the object is hung on at least one of the plate hanger and thehanger.